A simple sentence is a sentence with one subject and one verb. When diagramming a simple sentence you put the subject first the draw a vertical line then write your verb.
Diagramming DO- direct objects appear on the baseline to the right of the verb. The verb and the direct object are separated by a vertical line that does not cross the baseline.
Diagramming IO- Indirect Objects are placed on a horizontal line parallel to the baseline and are linked to the verb by a slanted line.
Diagramming OC- They are diagrammed the same way as subject complements,but a direct object comes between the verb and the object complement.
Diagramming PN- a PN is a noun that is placed after the linking verb.
Diagramming PA- a PA is an adjective that is placed after a linking verb.
Practice Diagramming
1. Sam was excited.
2. John is a teacher.
3. The teacher gave the class homework.
4. Bob painted his new car red.
5. Robert received the card.
Label the underlined part.
1. Steve was hurt.
2. Hunter is a teacher.
3. Mrs. Abood gave the class work.
4. Greg sent a card.
5. Sam is late.
Diagramming DO- direct objects appear on the baseline to the right of the verb. The verb and the direct object are separated by a vertical line that does not cross the baseline.
Diagramming IO- Indir
Diagramming OC- They are diagrammed the same way as subject complements,but a direct object comes between the verb and the object complement.
Diagramming PN- a PN is a noun that is placed after the linking verb.
Diagramming PA- a PA is an adjective that is placed after a linking verb.
Practice Diagramming
1. Sam was excited.
2. John is a teacher.
3. The teacher gave the class homework.
4. Bob painted his new car red.
5. Robert received the card.
Label the underlined part.
1. Steve was hurt.
2. Hunter is a teacher.
3. Mrs. Abood gave the class work.
4. Greg sent a card.
5. Sam is late.